Gallery: The Voice UK 2013 finalists

Friday 19 Apr 2013 4:17 pm

After weeks of spinning chairs, The Voice UK has whittled its entrants down to a set of finalists. There was plenty of boisterous posturing from judges Jessie J, Will.i.am, Tom Jones and Danny O’Donoghue along the way, but now they will finally go head-to-head, mentoring their acts in a bid to see them all the way to the final.

Live shows will now follow, with the viewing public deciding who they want to see each week, with the ‘blind’ aspect being ditched and appearance, songwriting, charisma and performance being put in the spotlight.

Familiarise yourself with each of the contestants in the gallery below:

Jessica Steele (Picture: BBC/PA)

Jessica Steele (Picture: BBC/PA)

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only. Undated handout photo issued by the BBC of The Voice contestant Jessica Steele. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday April 19, 2013. See PA story SHOWBIZ Voice. Photo credit should read: BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Nick Tatham (Picture: BBC/PA)

Nick Tatham (Picture: BBC/PA)

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only. Undated handout photo issued by the BBC of The Voice contestant Nick Tatham. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday April 19, 2013. See PA story SHOWBIZ Voice. Photo credit should read: BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Alice Fredenham (Picture: BBC/PA)

Alice Fredenham (Picture: BBC/PA)

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only. Undated handout photo issued by the BBC of The Voice contestant Alice Fredenham. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday April 19, 2013. See PA story SHOWBIZ Voice. Photo credit should read: BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Sarah Cassidy (Picture: BBC/PA)

Sarah Cassidy (Picture: BBC/PA)

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only. Undated handout photo issued by the BBC of The Voice contestant Sarah Cassidy. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday April 19, 2013. See PA story SHOWBIZ Voice. Photo credit should read: BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Tom Gregory (Picture: BBC/PA)

Tom Gregory (Picture: BBC/PA)

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only. Undated handout photo issued by the BBC of The Voice contestant Tom Gregory. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday April 19, 2013. See PA story SHOWBIZ Voice. Photo credit should read: BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Laura Prescott (Picture: BBC/PA)

Laura Prescott (Picture: BBC/PA)

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only. Undated handout photo issued by the BBC of The Voice contestant Laura Prescott. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday April 19, 2013. See PA story SHOWBIZ Voice. Photo credit should read: BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Karl Michael (Picture: BBC/PA)

Karl Michael (Picture: BBC/PA)

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only. Undated handout photo issued by the BBC of The Voice contestant Karl Michael. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday April 19, 2013. See PA story SHOWBIZ Voice. Photo credit should read: BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

LB Robinson (Picture: BBC/PA)

LB Robinson (Picture: BBC/PA)

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only. Undated handout photo issued by the BBC of The Voice contestant LB Robinson. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday April 19, 2013. See PA story SHOWBIZ Voice. Photo credit should read: BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Carla (Picture: BBC/PA)

Carla (Picture: BBC/PA)

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only. Undated handout photo issued by the BBC of The Voice contestant Carla. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday April 19, 2013. See PA story SHOWBIZ Voice. Photo credit should read: BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

David Kidd (Picture: BBC/PA)

David Kidd (Picture: BBC/PA)

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only. Undated handout photo issued by the BBC of The Voice contestant David Kidd. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday April 19, 2013. See PA story SHOWBIZ Voice. Photo credit should read: BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Laura Oakes (Picture: BBC/PA)

Laura Oakes (Picture: BBC/PA)

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only. Undated handout photo issued by the BBC of The Voice contestant Laura Oakes. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday April 19, 2013. See PA story SHOWBIZ Voice. Photo credit should read: BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Emily Worton (Picture: BBC/PA)

Emily Worton (Picture: BBC/PA)

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only. Undated handout photo issued by the BBC of The Voice contestant Emily Worton. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday April 19, 2013. See PA story SHOWBIZ Voice. Photo credit should read: BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.